The issue is not that Miao Jing had ex-boyfriends. The issue is the double standard. I have noticed this pattern…
you actually won't see this much on crime, action or in other genre. not even in anime or donguas. Its actually on targeted audiences and as more female watches these types of traffic show they try to make male lead the most ideal bf, husband even sometime best sml. But they don't understand that this has becomes one of the core reason why the viewers of this genre has become so asymmetrical with female only nowadays. And i don't see this changing.
as im deep diving into this, i just had the feeling that this drama with the politics alone and little to no focus on romance would've done well as well. Can anyone suggest me some drama like this where the ml has this big of an ambition and with less romance more palace politics?
no romance between the FL and ML. there's only bromance and angst tho đ
As a huge fan of Zhang Xincheng, I can predict why he might not be on your watchlist. Most of his works are non-romance focused and story driven with a serious tone, which usually appeals to a specific, more mature audience. Since 2021, his only rom-com has been YAMLF. To give you an example of how usually his projects go (with a big SPOILER ALERT, though I'm sure you might not watch it anyway) in his 2025 drama Created in China, he played a CEO. While in regular rom-coms we are used to seeing CEOs abandon everything for love, his character proposes a prenup agreement before marrying his lover (Song Zuer) because he doesn't want anything or anyone to interfere with his business. This conflict dragged on for a few episodes until she finally gave in to his demands. This ultimately became the reason why the show's rating dropped to this low here. Almost all of his works have these kinds of realistic or gritty elements that can put casual viewers in a bad mood, which is why his dramas don't always trend everywhere.
Yeah im pretty sure its because of the hate he was getting? not too sure. I think there was something about him…
yes if i remember the drama that got a lot of hate for romance was with wang churan. But again as these veteran idol actors once get to a certain stage of their carrier they do more of a strong plot centric story than fluffy romance so its kinda understandable actually.
in YY's last work, they literally shoot every scene from RMJI donghua except the 2 kissing scenes. From the get go i can guarantee we're not getting any here as well. Bro is allergic to any sorts of romance atp.
i've seen XK's father for the second time (1st in Always on the move) and both time his wife was the same woman(XK's mom here) and again both time this old guy has 2 woman with him xd
Those who are defending this fl are the people who are cheating in real life or they are cheating emotionally…
Im actually someone who watch series only with better plotline and sometimes slight romance so idk if it would be on your taste(unless too bored i usually donât go for idol romance). What i can tell you is if you just go and watch my given ratings here, in every 10-9.5 ratings, those MLs never simp towards a woman for no reason and even if they do, they do it with a backbone and honestly only when the FL EARNS that. Says Pursuits of Jade for example, the love and care Fan Changyu showed for ML in the initial linan arc, no men in the real world will fumble a woman of her kind let alone a fictional man.
Is that drama a good one ? ( The justice) what was the mistake she done ?
Unfortunately, there was a guy who lingered around her for quite some time and she did gave him some hints(for her gains) but to compare with her character between this 2 series, she was very clear headed also dark and shady there. Her only goal of life was to avenge his father and to do that she go any length.
But honestly that drama shifted a lot after the abortion and divorce incident, she also then instead of ruining herself more for a revenge; chose to uphold her father legacy on business and helped ml a lot and ultimately became his business partner.
[honestly Ive watched that drama atleast a years ago and after that Ive became a fan of the ML(Zhang XinCheng) and i Ive watched everything he has worked in this decade and apart from You are my lover friend, in all of his series, he has prioritised his goals more than getting too much emotional about a relationship(Created in China is the prime example), and thus most of his series has very low ratings despite having very unique and realistic plot with high budget and other high profile casting.]
Is that drama a good one ? ( The justice) what was the mistake she done ?
Fl whoâs from a rich parents always had a carefree life while ml was a dirt pure with a knack for business and when the MC met, ML fall for her at first site and fl also found him interesting. That being said when they meet again the situation was reversed; ml was the rich one while FL has lost everything. What really happened was ML whoâs great at business attract the main villain(old guy didnât have his own child) who then took him first as his lackey then like a right hand man and then he was so satisfied with him that took him as his son and wanted to hand over his wealth and everything to him.
And what happened with fl was her dad got killed by the main villain and she became very vindictive. To hurt the villain whose weakness was ml(old guy genuinely cared for him) she thought ml mightâve involved in his fatherâs case and so despite hating him, she get married to him very early(like first in 4-5 ep). And her malice towards the ml aka her husband goes on for like half of the shows. In that time she did so many shady things which put the ml on the spot meanwhile ml was completely in the dark and he was very happy with his marriage(Ml was very goated in business and clearly his only problem was his love for his wife).
Now here comes her most questionable act, She became pregnant with MLâs baby and she became so disgusted at herself that she to abort the baby used very questionable methods which ultimately resulted her to be admitted at hospital for many days and ultimately be infertile. At that time(nearly 20 episodes or early 20) ML gets to know the reason she married him and the baby incident so he divorced him. He also then left the old man and started his own business and that was when fl understood that she misunderstood ml. So she joins his business and helped ML a lot to make the business successful while also getting multiple harsh rejections from him but they do end up happily together at the end.
Everyone watched that drama says thatâs between the ml the main villain and the fl, what was there was surely a love triangle xd. The main villain valued the ML so much that it became all source of problem.
Those who are defending this fl are the people who are cheating in real life or they are cheating emotionally…
Wow, Ive only completed one of his work(Young Babylon) and he was a borderline simp there as well. Yk to me the biggest typa simps are the one who stays a simp despite their partner having multiple cheating typa problems and he was the one. His character has so negative view on me that Ive avoided all his shows after that(well not completely his fault as im not into xinxia)
Can anyone suggest me some drama like this where the ml has this big of an ambition and with less romance more palace politics?
Since 2021, his only rom-com has been YAMLF. To give you an example of how usually his projects go (with a big SPOILER ALERT, though I'm sure you might not watch it anyway)
in his 2025 drama Created in China, he played a CEO. While in regular rom-coms we are used to seeing CEOs abandon everything for love, his character proposes a prenup agreement before marrying his lover (Song Zuer) because he doesn't want anything or anyone to interfere with his business. This conflict dragged on for a few episodes until she finally gave in to his demands. This ultimately became the reason why the show's rating dropped to this low here.
Almost all of his works have these kinds of realistic or gritty elements that can put casual viewers in a bad mood, which is why his dramas don't always trend everywhere.
But again as these veteran idol actors once get to a certain stage of their carrier they do more of a strong plot centric story than fluffy romance so its kinda understandable actually.
I pray both side of your pillow to be stiff and hard.
But honestly that drama shifted a lot after the abortion and divorce incident, she also then instead of ruining herself more for a revenge; chose to uphold her father legacy on business and helped ml a lot and ultimately became his business partner.
[honestly Ive watched that drama atleast a years ago and after that Ive became a fan of the ML(Zhang XinCheng) and i Ive watched everything he has worked in this decade and apart from You are my lover friend, in all of his series, he has prioritised his goals more than getting too much emotional about a relationship(Created in China is the prime example), and thus most of his series has very low ratings despite having very unique and realistic plot with high budget and other high profile casting.]
And what happened with fl was her dad got killed by the main villain and she became very vindictive. To hurt the villain whose weakness was ml(old guy genuinely cared for him) she thought ml mightâve involved in his fatherâs case and so despite hating him, she get married to him very early(like first in 4-5 ep). And her malice towards the ml aka her husband goes on for like half of the shows. In that time she did so many shady things which put the ml on the spot meanwhile ml was completely in the dark and he was very happy with his marriage(Ml was very goated in business and clearly his only problem was his love for his wife).
Now here comes her most questionable act, She became pregnant with MLâs baby and she became so disgusted at herself that she to abort the baby used very questionable methods which ultimately resulted her to be admitted at hospital for many days and ultimately be infertile. At that time(nearly 20 episodes or early 20) ML gets to know the reason she married him and the baby incident so he divorced him. He also then left the old man and started his own business and that was when fl understood that she misunderstood ml. So she joins his business and helped ML a lot to make the business successful while also getting multiple harsh rejections from him but they do end up happily together at the end.
Everyone watched that drama says thatâs between the ml the main villain and the fl, what was there was surely a love triangle xd. The main villain valued the ML so much that it became all source of problem.
Yk to me the biggest typa simps are the one who stays a simp despite their partner having multiple cheating typa problems and he was the one. His character has so negative view on me that Ive avoided all his shows after that(well not completely his fault as im not into xinxia)